Hydropower & Dam Engineering

Senior Electrical Engineer - Hydropower - France

  • Region: Europe
  • Salary: A gross salary up to 75,000 EUR / annum, there can be some flexibility for the right candidate but it depends on your experience level this includes including profit-sharing and employee benefits. Plu
  • Sector: Hydropower & Dam Engineering
  • Discipline: Electrical
  • Contract Type: Permanent

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its hydropower division. You will be involved in the design, development, and execution of hydropower projects ranging from small-scale installations to large multi-megawatt facilities, both in France and internationally.

You’ll be joining a global engineering consultancy within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of 15 engineers dedicated to hydropower innovation and excellence. The team values collaboration, technical rigor, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and contribute to PFS, feasibility studies, detailed design, and project execution for hydropower systems.
  • Work on a wide range of equipment and systems: medium / low voltage distribution, auxiliary power supplies, generators, alternators, excitation systems, high-voltage substations, transformers, instrumentation, and control systems.
  • Conduct technical calculations, simulations, and preliminary sizing.
  • Perform site inspections, factory acceptance tests, and site acceptance tests.
  • Carrying out technical expertise or audits according to experience
  • Prepare tender documentation and support bid responses.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge development within the team.
  • Act as a technical point of contact for clients, with occasional travel required.

What you will need:

  • Engineering degree or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in centralised power generation, ideally including hydropower.
  • Strong knowledge of control systems, industrial computing, and industry standards.
  • Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
  • Fluent in English & French; additional languages are a plus.
  • Team-oriented, curious, and committed to mentoring and knowledge sharing.

What they will give you:

A gross salary up to 75,000 EUR / annum, there can be some flexibility for the right candidate but it depends on your experience level this includes including profit-sharing and employee benefits. Plus, generous leave policy including RTT and paid holidays.

Next Steps:

Apply by submitting your CV. Only suitable applicants will be contacted and provided with more information about the position, project and hiring company.